From a list of 78 different categories, World Luxury Restaurant Awards play an essential role in the luxury restaurant industry, highlighting the best of fine dining around the world. In 2016, Middle Eastern restaurants won big in the global ranking, attracting attention, not only from food experts and the media, but visitors coming in from abroad.
The ranking is based on both guests' views and industry professionals looking at three different criteria including interior design, food quality, and service reviews.
These Middle Eastern restaurants should be bookmarked, for when you're not on a budget:
1. Prime, Qatar
Located at the Intercontinental Hotel in Doha, the award winning luxury steakhouse/grill is the right place for those craving a delicious steak and good ambiance.
2. Al Forno, Saudi Arabia
Located at the Hyatt Regency in Makkah, this Italian restaurant features an open-kitchen concept complemented by a wood-fired oven for all those looking for an authentic Italian dine out.
3. Plantation Restaurant & Terrace, United Arab Emirates
Located at Sofitel Hotel & Resorts, this luxury European restaurant offers some of the most authentic dishes all served in cast iron pots.
4. Diwan Shahrayar, Lebanon
Located at Le Royal hotel, this fine dining restaurant offers the best of Lebanese cuisine.